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At Brightspeed, we are reimagining how people live, work, play and connect by providing fast, reliable internet connections and an awesome customer experience in twenty states throughout the Midwest and South.

Backed by funds managed by Apollo Global Management, our vision is to accelerate the upgrade of copper to fiber optic technologies, bringing faster and more reliable internet service to many rural markets traditionally underserved by broadband providers, while delivering best-in-class customer experience.

Be a part of the team that will make this vision a reality….designing and building a world class fiber network and creating a customer experience second to none.

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Job Description

We are looking for an Assistant General Counsel, Privacy & Cybersecurity to join our growing team! In this role, you will work with the Chief Privacy Officer to manage and maintain a best-in-class privacy program at Brightspeed. You are passionate about Privacy and serve as a Privacy and strategic thought leader with the ability to apply sound business judgment to the provision of legal advice and ensure that legal risks are understood, communicated, and mitigated effectively. You will have the ability to build relationships and drive through barriers to accomplish successful initiatives.

As an Assistant General Counsel, Privacy & Cybersecurity, your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Serve as a subject matter expert on all aspects of privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, national security, data use and access, data management and governance and technology matters, advise on complex legal issues related to AI and use of emergent technologies
• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to the business and provide sound legal advice on the application of federal and state privacy laws and regulations to business operations
• Monitor the complex and evolving landscape of law and regulation to stay apprised of important developments and proactively identify and mitigate areas of privacy or compliance risk, provide clear, concise, and actionable legal guidance, and communicate clearly and succinctly to lawyers and non-lawyers, changes to or developments in privacy and data protection laws and regulations and their impact on business operations
• Interact with internal and external stakeholders in the telecommunications and other industries, and also with federal and state agencies
• Help define and prioritize strategic projects for the Privacy team
• Oversee the Privacy Office’s incident response strategy, support the incident response team and program, advise on breach determination and notification requirements and processes under applicable federal and state laws
• Lead the Privacy Office’s response to external data access requests such as requests from law enforcement
• Interpret and apply privacy and data protection law and contractual requirements to a wide variety of business initiatives and transactions, negotiate data privacy, data protection and data use agreements, develop and implement policies, procedures, and related training

Qualifications

WHAT IT TAKES TO CATCH OUR EYE:

• A law degree from an accredited law school
• Actively licensed with a state bar and in good standing
• Extensive experience assessing and mitigating legal risks associated with privacy and data governance, cybersecurity, data and digital transactions
• In-depth knowledge of key US federal and state privacy laws, and working knowledge of laws such as the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Customer Proprietary Network Information (CPNI) regulations, Payment Card Information (PCI) rules and regulations, CCPA, CPRA, and the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

BONUS POINTS FOR:

• Privacy and cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CIPP/US, CIPM, etc.)
• Experience with digital marketing and advertising rules and regulations, state consumer protection statutes, CAN-SPAM, Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), Telemarketing Sales Rules (TSR), and FTC marketing guidelines
• Experience in the telecommunications industry or similar critical infrastructure sector

Additional Information

WHY JOIN US?

_We aspire to contemporary ways of working.

_ Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Charlotte Observer, Brightspeed HQ is located on the 7th floor of the new Vantage South End - East Tower in Charlotte, NC. We prioritize hiring talent in the Charlotte area, whenever possible, to make it a truly vibrant destination for our hybrid workforce. At Brightspeed, we have roles that are designated as remote, hybrid, office or field-based, depending on the position, business needs and individual circumstances. We also invest in technology that enables our entire team to stay connected. Why? Because Brightspeed recognizes the value of finding the best talent for the job, wherever they may be.

_We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

_ Our benefits and paid time off programs reflect our underlying belief in promoting overall wellness through physical, emotional and financial health. Brightspeed offers a comprehensive benefit program, including competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; an employee assistance program; a 401K plan with company match and a host of voluntary benefits.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the center of our grounding belief in Being Real.

When we bring our authentic selves to work, everyone is better as a result. A diverse team helps us be fierce advocates for more accessible, inclusive and high-quality internet, because we believe doing so promotes equity in the communities we serve.

Brightspeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

For all applicants, please take a moment to review our Privacy Notices:

• Brightspeed’s Privacy Notice for California Residents
• Brightspeed’s Privacy Notice